There is danger in incantatory practices

Question

Question: I have heard that one should not use incantatory practices on oneself at a young age, because there is a fear of going astray. To what extent is this correct?

Answer

(Taskhir — practices for subjugating others — and the like) should be avoided. As for adopting the righteous deeds established by the hadiths, there is no danger in that; they are a cause of good and blessing, and also a means of reward (ajr and thawab).

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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